Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for (a) increasing cycle journeys and (b) reducing cycling injuries and deaths. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on his Department's strategy for (a) increasing cycle journeys and (b) reducing cycling injuries and deaths. [146827] Mr. Jamieson: We are improving cycling infrastructure and have initiated the Cycling Projects Fund to give over £4 million for local cycling facilities and training. On the safety front, we are promoting training and measures which cyclists can take to protect themselves, such as making themselves conspicuous. We are also improving training and testing for motorists.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 416 c819W;416 c817W; 146827
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Accidents Cycling Finance Publicity Training Safety measures Cycling Projects Fund
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk